Ekiti State University: NUC grants full accreditation to Law, Philosophy and 16 other programmes
Eighteen academic programmes including law and Philosophy, have been granted full accreditation at the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti.
The National Universities Commission (NUC), gave the nod following its October/November 2024 accreditation exercise.
The confirmation of the accreditation was conveyed in a letter dated April 30, 2025, and signed by Engineer Abraham Chundusu, Acting Director of Accreditation, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the NUC. The letter was addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University.
The newly accredited programmes cut across six faculties, reaffirming EKSU’s commitment to academic excellence and its strategic focus on expanding access to quality education in critical fields. The accredited programmes include:
Faculty of Administration
• M.Sc. Business Administration
• Master of Personnel Management
• M.Sc. Finance
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Business Administration
Faculty of Arts
• Arabic Studies
• Islamic Studies
• Philosophy
Faculty of Education
• Building and Woodwork Technology Education
• Electrical and Electronic Technology Education
• Metal and Auto Mechanic Technology Education
• Education Christian Religious Studies
Faculty of Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
Faculty of Law
• Law
Faculty of Sciences
• Geology
Faculty of Social Sciences
• Psychology
Reacting to the development, the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, described the full accreditation as “a dream come true” and a testament to the tireless efforts of the university’s academic and administrative staff.
“This achievement underscores our continued commitment to delivering globally competitive education and producing graduates who are equipped to solve contemporary challenges,” Prof. Ayodele said. “We are more prepared than ever to meet the educational needs of Nigerian youth in relevant and future-facing disciplines.”
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